Monday, July 14, 2008

Free at last...well, almost

I went for another follow up with Dr. Quaroni today. He said everything still was great and all the ladies in the office were shocked that it hasn't even been two weeks. I only have a tad bit of swelling left around my nose and I'm pretty sure all the bruising is gone. I now have two bands a bit further back than before but here is the good news (drumroll...) I can take them off for six hours each day!! This was the best news ever! I will have six glorious, band-free hours everyday. I can't wait until tomorrow morning when I pop these babies off. I also got the approval to go ahead and see my orthodontist. I think I mentioned before that my top wire was cut in four places during surgery so I'll be getting a brand new one. I called Dr. Kunik's office and was able to get an appointment first thing in the morning. It will feel so much better to get that wire replaced. The jagged edges have been killing the insides of my mouth and I'm almost out of wax. It was pretty funny that when I spoke to Gina at the ortho office, she mentioned that somehow she came across my blog and was checking up on the pics. They are all so sweet at that office (and even sent flowers to the hospital). Its such a small world in our little bloggersphere. So, today has been great. I feel revived. I was able to do almost an hour of TurboJam (the best cardio kickboxing DVD ever) this morning. I kept it low impact, but man it felt great to sweat. I also went by the office to pick up some paperwork so I can get a head start for when I go back full time on Wednesday. I also tried tofu in my blended dinner tonight. Its not bad at all. It doesn't thicken soup very much and it does give it a lighter hue of orange than normal, but I couldn't taste it a bit. I thought I'd give it a whirl since it is such a good source of protein. So, don't be scared of the tofu! Here I am, 12 days post op... Dr. Q told me to start massaging my face and working out my lips to help them relax.


5 comments:

cookieyum said...

Your amazing in your recovery! And going back to work so soon, WOW. Good Luck at the Ortho, I'm sure those cut wires are killers.
Keep up the good work.

Michelle said...

You did an hour of TurboJam?? Okay, then I think you'll be perfectly fine to work on Wednesday!! :0)

I'm so glad to hear that you're getting that wire replaced. It doesn't sound like fun having to deal with all that pain.

:0)
M

LonghornChic said...

OK, seriously, lay off the hardcore workouts while you're not eating solid foods, please -- you're going to end up looking like a POW! I trying to come from an unbiased state, rather than your sister who thinks you're far too thin. Glad you liked the ecard!

Lori G. said...

Your recovery is amazing. You look great. You're doing TurboJam and I'll be happy to be up walking and talking. You are my inspiration as I look toward my recovery.

Nappy1961 said...

Don't worry Bone, you'll never look like a POW. It's in your genes - the Arndt butt...

You're looking great, the Good Lord certainly has been watching out for you... Your fitness certainly helped here.